Philip Morris in a very Tight Range

Published on Monday, 30 January 2012 05:52 Written by Christopher Lynn

New York, January 30th (TradersHuddle.com) - Shares of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) closed the trading session at $75.46 placing the price action in a very tight range, given that calculated support is set at $72.85 and the calculated resistance based on an algorithm of peaks and troughs is set at $77.15

Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) licensees, produces, and markets a wide range of branded cigarettes and tobacco products in markets outside of the United States of America. The portfolio include Marlboro, Merit, Parliament, and Virginia Slims.

Philip Morris' stock price action indicates that both sellers and buyers are materializing very close to each other, which is indicative to a momentum building area, as the stock can resolve by breaking out of the tight range that developed.

Traders wanting to establish a position should place close attention to Philip Morris' price action, as any movement outside its predefined range of $72.85 and $77.15 could grab the attention of momentum buyers, looking for a big movement in the price of the stock. Traders need to be aware that tight range resolution works both ways, hence, a move below support at $72.85 could spark above average selling. A tiered approach can be a good way to approach starting a position in Philip Morris', by establishing a starter position while the stock is in the tight range, and then adding to the position as it breaks and closes above resistance.